Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn

As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.

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Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn

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